Kathodon,Science Society Humans, issue 11 (1995), pp. 112.
The 11th issue of the journal Kath’ Odon looks at the role of science in the modern world and its relationship with people and society. It also contains an obituary feature on B. Stogiannos, professor at the Department of Theology of the Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki. Under the first theme, there are 7 articles printed and a brief introductory note by I. Petrou and under the second 8 speeches highlighting an event for Ten Years of Memory of Basilis Stogiannos and an introductory note by the journal editing committee of the magazine.
Later, after the themes, there is text not directly related to the above.
The first article concerning the role of science comes from the pen of N. Matsoukas who stresses the need of reconnection of science with the culture, the legend and the vision for a humane society.
N. Zaharopoulos establishes the need for lasting dialogue between theology – church, and science–technology to an ecumenical dimension for the sake of modern people and the problems they face.
I. Manoledakis comments on C. Marx’s and A. Compte’s positions on science and the end of humans’ spiritual course.
G.Papanastasiou discusses the question of the crisis of society or science supports that there is no crisis in science but only shapes of general social crisis which reflect on science imposing its inappropriate use.
Makropoulos referring to the effuse evolution of technical science, focuses on three vital problems of modern human societies: human alienation, ecological destruction and the difficulties in the relationship between ethics and science.
B. Papathanasiou in examining the extent that technological sciences are humanistic, concludes that they can be, insofar as users apply them for their liberation, not their mutual destruction.
The first published speech for the event of the 10 years of memory of B. Stogiannos, after the introductory note by the journal’s editing committee, is by N. Matsoukas, who mentions the importance, the role and function of memory.
Petrou refers to the pioneering of the departed in employing social hermeneutics in the field of orthodox theology.
Karavidopoulos describes the general contribution of B. Stogiannos in the field of biblical studies, by recounting his works.
N. Zacharopoulos presents the basic characteristic of the historical dimension of the professor’s thought.
M. Konstantinou comments briefly the efforts of B. Stogiannos to keep the word of God alive for his readers without forfeiting academic accuracy.
X. Oikonomou presents the views of the professor on freedom.
Galanis discusses the position of B. Stogiannos on the resurrection of the dead.
The last speech is by E. Adamitziloglou, who introduces certain scholarship experiences with her departed teacher.
M. Lapatsanis presents the positions of the Three Hierarchs on education and its importance for today, in a feast day panegyric speech.